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5.49 Patterns of Shadows, Day and Night, and Seasonal Stars Worksheet

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Patterns of Shadows, Day and Night, and Seasonal Stars - Which data display or measurement best shows Collect, graph, and interpret data on daily shadow lengths and directions, day-night cycles, and seasonal appearance of some stars? (NGSS 5-ESS1-2; DCI: ESS1.B; SEP: Analyzing and Interpreting Data; CCC: Patterns; CCSS: MP.2, 5.MD.B.2, RI.5.7)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
A class has three kinds of evidence: daily shadow measurements, a lamp-and-globe model of day and night, and monthly evening sky observations. Which big idea is best supported by all three?
AStar patterns decide how long a day lasts.
BEarth shows predictable patterns because its motions are connected to day and night, changing shadows, and the seasonal appearance of some stars.
CEvery season has exactly the same daytime and nighttime length.
DShadows cause Earth to rotate.
Solution & Explanation:All three sources point to repeating Earth-and-sky patterns linked to Earth's motions.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Which daily schedule would be best for capturing a full shadow pattern from morning to late afternoon?
A8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
B12 p.m. only
C8 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. only
D3 p.m., 3:05 p.m., and 3:10 p.m. only
Solution & Explanation:Measurements spread across the day are best for showing the overall daily pattern.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A class measured a pole's noon shadow in four months: February 78 cm, May 46 cm, August 40 cm, and November 73 cm. Which student summary uses the data best?
A'Every place on Earth must have the same four measurements.'
B'The pole shrank during summer months.'
C'These data prove the Sun gets closer to Earth in August.'
D'At this school, noon shadows were shorter in May and August than in February and November.'
Solution & Explanation:The best summary stays close to what the data show and avoids unsupported causes or overgeneralizing.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Science students. It aligns with educational standard 5-ESS1-2 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: NGSS 5-ESS1-2. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which data display or measurement best shows Collect, graph, and interpret data on daily shadow lengths and directions, day-night cycles, and seasonal appearance of some stars? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: NGSS 5-ESS1-2; DCI: ESS1.B; SEP: Analyzing and Interpreting Data; CCC: Patterns; CCSS: MP.2, 5.MD.B.2, RI.5.7. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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